Did you know they have SO MANY vegetarian options? So whether you just don’t like to eat fast food meat, or you actually are a vegetarian, there’s definitely something for you here. I think genuinely Taco Bell gets a bad rap, when honestly they are a pretty dang good fast food restaurant. Sour cream and cheese - limiting these is best for a healthy option - try to choose one of them if you do choose one, not both! ![]() Any and all of the salsas, lettuce, guac, fajita veggies, etc. More on red and processed meat intake HERE.Īdd veggies - whatever variety you choose, the more the merrier. They do have other meat options, however these are red meat options and the current recommendation is to limit red meat consumption to less than 12-18 ounces/week.so you know yourself best and know if you’re consuming red meat on other days and where you may fall on this scale. Meat option - Chicken, Sofritas, Veggie (Vegetarian option) ![]() Beans are a very healthy food in general so I do recommend these! However, choosing half a scoop of beans and half a scoop of rice, or 1 full scoop of just 1 either rice or beans instead of both would be the healthiest option. Rice and Beans - Brown rice will be the best rice option, but pinto beans and black beans are relatively the same nutrient-wise, so just choose your favoriteīoth of these together will make a complete protein, so you want to choose both in a veggie bowl. It’s all about what you put on these that determines how healthy it is! Additionally, I think it’s wise that we point out that tortillas (crunchy or soft, small or large) and chips are not the healthiest options here, although they’re undeniably delicious. AKA - you don’t HAVE to choose the salad to choose the healthiest options at Chipotle. One point I find very interesting on Chipotle’s menu is the identical values in calories (and the ranges) of Salads and Burrito Bowls. Want more on what is considered a “healthy diet”? Check out my blog post on that HERE. The way I classified health was mostly based on ingredients/method of cooking (fried = less healthy than baked), sugar content, lower calorie options (normally I don’t give a hoot about calories - but when looking arbitrarily at menu options, this number may help you see what’s innately more healthy), and prioritizing vegetable intake where possible. But that’s enough of that soap box - let’s get to what you’re really here for!īelow I’ve included the healthiest options from menu analysis and research I’ve done on several popular fast food restaurants. However maybe you’re a person who finds themselves eating out a majority of the time! Then it may make more sense for you to prioritize health a little bit more when choosing options at restaurants or fast food establishments. ![]() ![]() This is my own food freedom - being able to choose healthy options the majority of the time, and never have shame or guilt around food choices that are less “healthy”. And when I’m eating 90% of my meals at home and choosing healthy options when I cook, I’m much less worried about the health of the other 10%. It seems to me that no matter what your life looks like, you’re going to find yourself with the only option of a fast food restaurant at some point! Whether you frequent fast food locations, or only find yourself there a few times per year, you may be asking “what are the healthiest options at this fast food establishment?” And that is exactly what we are breaking down today! Should I always choose from the “healthy options” at these places?ĭon’t get me wrong - I’m NOT always choosing the healthy options when I eat out.
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